Smoked Jalapeño Simple Syrup and the Perfect Smoked Margarita

Although whipping up some smoked jalapeno simple syrup is a fantastic idea at any point of the year, it’s a no-brainer when the calendar starts approaching Cinco de Mayo. Easy to make with the help of any smoker, five minutes of prep time will yield 30 servings that can be the anchor of any get-together. The syrup has a shelf life of up to four months…but it could be gone in a weekend if you pair it with Silvia’s smoked jalapeno margarita!

Smoked Jalapeño Simple Syrup

Ingredients

3 cups distilled water

3 cups raw cane sugar

3 sliced jalapeños

Instructions

Combine water, sugar, and jalapeños in a 13 x 9 pan and smoke it at 165° to 180° degrees for two hours. Be sure to stir the mixture a couple of times during the smoking process to ensure the sugar is fully dissolved. After two hours, the simple syrup will have an amber, smoky color.

Once it’s cooked and cooled off, pour into a mason jar or glass bottle.